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National Historic Site · NY

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This historic landscape invites reflection on the many lives and legacies woven into its past.

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Photos

Lindenwald, a yellow, 3 story mansion, is surrounded by trees.
Lindenwald during fall, the large Sycamore tree is prominently seen to the left rear of the house.
Le paysage à chasses, a scenic wallpaper of a hunting scene that is hung in Van Buren's dining room
Original sections of Le paysage à chasses by Zuber that hang in Van Buren's dining room.
The servants' dining room in the basement of Lindenwald. A round table fill the center of the room.
During Martin Van Buren’s ownership, this basement space served as a work and dining area for servants. However, during the Van Ness (1797) era, it may have been part of the living space for enslaved people.
A white marble bust of Martin Van Buren is centered between two windows and behind an oblong desk.
Inside Martin Van Buren's library a marble bust created by Hiram Powers dominates the space.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store